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Quality Assurance Specialist (Keystone)

Defense Contract Management Agency

Austin, TX · Entry

$51,878 – $71,315

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a developmental quality assurance role within the Defense Contract Management Agency's Keystone Program, combining classroom training with hands-on experience in contract surveillance, quality system validation, and inspection activities. It suits recent graduates or career-changers seeking structured mentorship in federal quality assurance work.

Our summary, not Defense Contract Management Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience in quality assurance, inspection, production monitoring, or related field (or equivalent education/combination)
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as blueprints and engineering drawings
  • Understanding of quality systems and contract requirements

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